Need to get rid of something? | Metro
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Need to get rid of something? | Metro
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Whether it’s too much to fit in your curbside bins, something you shouldn’t pour down the drain or waste from your business, Metro can help.
Garbage, recycling and household items
Metro Central Transfer Station
Bring your garbage, recycling, food waste, and other debris to a transfer station for transport to landfills and recyclers.
Metro South Transfer Station
Bring your garbage, recycling, food waste, and other debris to a transfer station for transport to landfills and recyclers.
Prep your load and pay less
Before you bring your haul to a Metro facility, proper prep can save you time or even a few bucks. Pay a lower rate when you separate and cover your load.
Ask an expert
Whether you're cleaning out your garage, questioning your daily yogurt container, or wondering what to do with old electronics, Metro experts are standing by with fast, helpful answers in Spanish and English.
Household hazardous waste
Household hazardous waste disposal
Hazardous waste disposal is free for households, but check requirements before you go!
Community collection
Drop off household hazardous waste for free at community collection events and convenient drop boxes across greater Portland. Review the accepted items list and location details before you visit.
Common household hazardous products
Understand what household products are hazardous, how to handle them and what alternatives are available.
Business waste disposal
Learn more
Accounts for haulers
Find information for commercial haulers regarding Metro transfer station hours and payment options, and obtaining a Metro credit account and vehicle tags for automated access lanes.
Business hazardous waste disposal
Find out if your business qualifies for hazardous waste disposal at a Metro facility.
Special waste disposal
Some kinds of waste require special handling before disposal. Find out if your material is considered special waste and how to bring it to a Metro transfer station.
Asbestos information
Metro's transfer stations cannot accept materials that contain asbestos. Learn more about asbestos identification and disposal options.
Construction waste
All construction waste from greater Portland must follow specific disposal processes. Reusing and recycling materials from construction projects can lower disposal costs while conserving natural resources.
Questions?
Our experts are available weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. to answer your questions.
Submit a question online
Call 503-234-3000
Skip to main content
Whether it’s too much to fit in your curbside bins, something you shouldn’t pour down the drain or waste from your business, Metro can help.
Garbage, recycling and household items
Metro Central Transfer Station
Bring your garbage, recycling, food waste, and other debris to a transfer station for transport to landfills and recyclers.
Metro South Transfer Station
Bring your garbage, recycling, food waste, and other debris to a transfer station for transport to landfills and recyclers.
Prep your load and pay less
Before you bring your haul to a Metro facility, proper prep can save you time or even a few bucks. Pay a lower rate when you separate and cover your load.
Ask an expert
Whether you're cleaning out your garage, questioning your daily yogurt container, or wondering what to do with old electronics, Metro experts are standing by with fast, helpful answers in Spanish and English.
Household hazardous waste
Household hazardous waste disposal
Hazardous waste disposal is free for households, but check requirements before you go!
Community collection
Drop off household hazardous waste for free at community collection events and convenient drop boxes across greater Portland. Review the accepted items list and location details before you visit.
Common household hazardous products
Understand what household products are hazardous, how to handle them and what alternatives are available.
Business waste disposal
Learn more
Accounts for haulers
Find information for commercial haulers regarding Metro transfer station hours and payment options, and obtaining a Metro credit account and vehicle tags for automated access lanes.
Business hazardous waste disposal
Find out if your business qualifies for hazardous waste disposal at a Metro facility.
Special waste disposal
Some kinds of waste require special handling before disposal. Find out if your material is considered special waste and how to bring it to a Metro transfer station.
Asbestos information
Metro's transfer stations cannot accept materials that contain asbestos. Learn more about asbestos identification and disposal options.
Construction waste
All construction waste from greater Portland must follow specific disposal processes. Reusing and recycling materials from construction projects can lower disposal costs while conserving natural resources.
Questions?
Our experts are available weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. to answer your questions.
Submit a question online
Call 503-234-3000